Users Guide

Diagnostic error messages
Table 32. Diagnostic error messages
Error messages Description
AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE
The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty.
For an external mouse, check the cable
connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in
the System Setup program.
BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME
Ensure that you have spelled the command
correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used
the correct path name.
CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE
The primary cache internal to the microprocessor
has failed. See
CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE
The optical drive does not respond to commands
from the device.
DATA ERROR
The hard drive cannot read the data.
DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY
One or more memory modules may be faulty or
improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules
or, if necessary, replace them.
DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION
The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard
drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
DRIVE NOT READY
The operation requires a hard drive in the bay
before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the
hard drive bay.
ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD
The device cannot identify the ExpressCard.
Reinsert the card or try another card.
EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED
The amount of memory recorded in non-volatile
memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory
module installed in the device. Restart the device.
If the error appears again,
THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR
THE DESTINATION DRIVE
The file that you are trying to copy is too large to
fit on the disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the
file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? " < >
|
Do not use these characters in filenames.
GATE A20 FAILURE
A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the
memory module or, if necessary, replace it.
GENERAL FAILURE
The operating system is unable to carry out the
command. The message is usually followed by
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